Saint Francis of Assisi

Catholic icon of Saint Francis of Assisi on thick plywood 20mm, which does not sting and keeps its shape over time. Preparation with acrylic stucco and have been used acrylic colors. It has been covered with varnish to keep the colors undiluted in time and humidity. Hanging clip included on the back of the icon.

Disinterested in his merchant father's business and in formal learning, as a youth Francis was bent on enjoying himself. Led by divine signs and inspiration, though, he took up a life of great charity and self-mortification. Disinherited by his father, he stripped himself of his clothes and gave them to his father, telling him "Hitherto I have called you father on earth; but now I say, 'Our Father, Who art in Heaven.'" As his first alms he was given the poor robe of a laborer, on which he made a cross with chalk. His love for God and "Lady Poverty" drew many disciples around him, giving birth to the Order of Friars Minor. During one of his desert retreats, he saw a vision of crucified seraph and received in his hands, feet, and side the five bleeding wounds of Christ.